Dementia Skilled – Improving Practice Module 1 Understanding Dementia From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 April 2015 Dementia Skilled – Improving Practice Module 1 Understanding Dementia Trainers names April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 Teaching Plan Module 1

From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 Learning outcomes Identify and describe the different causes and types of dementia and understand the symptoms and difficulties people will experience Understand the concept of the dementia journey and its different stages Understand the impact of a diagnosis of dementia on the person and their family Distinguish between dementia, depression and delirium April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 Learning outcomes Explain the risk factors relating to dementia Reflect on the factors that can influence communication with people with dementia Understand the impact of the environment on people with dementia Recognise the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion when working with people with dementia April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 Types of dementia Alzheimer’s disease Vascular dementia Mixed Dementia (both of the above) Dementia with Lewy bodies Fronto-temporal dementia Other types of dementia April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

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From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 The dementia journey Keeping well, prevention and finding out its dementia Living well with dementia Living well with increasing help and support End of life and dying well April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 Dementia journey Take note Each person will experience dementia in their own unique way April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

Common difficulties people with dementia experience Memory loss or forgetfulness Difficulties with everyday tasks Difficulties with disorientation and confusion Language and communication difficulties April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 Delirium and dementia Delirium develops quickly Delirium can result from an infection People with dementia are more at risk of delirium April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

Depression and dementia In depression other impairments typical of dementia are not usually present A depressed person may complain of not being able to remember things but respond to prompts In severe depression the powers of reasoning and memory may be badly effected April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

Risk factors relating to dementia Age Genetics Learning Disabilities Physical Health Conditions Diet Smoking Alcohol April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

The Impact of diagnosis People respond in different ways Some find it Helpful A shock A long awaited explanation April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

The impact of dementia on communication Choosing incorrect words Use of single words Difficulties in pronunciation Replacing one word with another Difficulty following conversations Difficulty understanding the meaning of words Reduced concentration When English is a second language the person may forget the meaning of words in the second language April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

The impact of the environment on people with dementia The physical environment Décor Signage Lighting Noise levels Stimulation Private and communal spaces Use of assistive technology April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

The social and cultural environment Opportunities for Independence & participation in carrying out activities and self care Personalised care Stimulation and Exercise Social interaction Links with the community April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

Promoting equality & respecting diversity How do you promote equality and respect diversity? April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011 For next time Write down any questions that arise between now and next session Read Module 2 Complete activities on page 35 April 2015 From Dementia Skilled Improving Practice NES/SSSC 2011

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